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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
9
In a reflection on post election reform, the piece lauds Austin E. Griffiths for sacrificing personal ambition to support an opponent, quitting his party, and voting for a Democrat. It argues such disinterested conduct elevates public welfare, reduces government greed, and sets a standard for future elections in Seattle.
The Star congratulates Charles W. Wappenstein on being chosen as Seattle chief of police. It credits his prior Moore administration for crime reduction and patrols in residential areas, urging strong support to maintain an outstanding police leadership nationally.
PF Hopkinson Smith laments New York manners while praising Seattle, accusing New Yorkers of priggish self interest and pocketbook watching. Eames MacVeagh criticizes Chicago men as conceited, unfriendly and lacking chivalry, urging better manners and courtesy toward women.
A passage quotes Chesterfield on breeding kindness and civility. It contrasts well bred behavior with rude manners and notes that vice ignorance should be ashamed. It warns that proper attention and a civil reply are essential in social and business settings.
An odd editorial describes a pretend whiskey class and a poison study with various beverages. It suggests pouring water over bottles and returning grasses to places, then drinking the water to observe effects. Alternate poisons and pure water are proposed as changes.
A short explanation describes blushing as a sudden face reddening from mental shock and shyness. It links blushing to increased facial blood flow due to temporary nerve paralysis of arterial muscles. The piece notes accompanying discomfort and cites Darwin on clothing and race differences in blushing propensity.
A fragmentary verse laments violence tied to elections with calls for mourning and echoes of political ruin. The poem blends historical political imagery and assault imagery, naming places and civic failure as it condemns plunder and disorder at the polls.
Figures show Hiram Gill won the mayoralty due to votes from central and waterfront wards despite opposition from ten residence wards. The text notes a 417 vote margin over Hickman Moore in key wards and warns of recall pressure from 8,700 voters, with a future council election anticipated in 1911.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims relief in five minutes, digestion of meals, and elimination of sour regurgitation, belching, heaviness, nausea, and acidity through a 60 cent case sold by pharmacists. It urges taking immediately and notes broad effectiveness for dyspepsia and related disturbances.
A life insurance firm refused payment for a man executed in New Jersey after discovering he was a burglar who traveled while committing crime. The case echoes harsh public attitudes and insurer scrutiny, with commentary on crime and punishment reflections within the era.
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